New Haven intro.While New Haven in Connecticut is probably best known for being the location of Yale University it is also one of the best holiday destinations in the state. It is quite a large city and the accommodation choices range from budget to top quality, very expensive hotels in New Haven. It is full of great places to eat with almost every conceivable cuisine represented and the nightlife here is fantastic. Some aficionados credit New Haven with bringing the pizza to the country and they have their own version here that should be tried during your time at the hotels in New Haven. Yale University is the home of many of the attractions close to the New Haven hotels including the Peabody Museum of Natural History. The area is also popular for bike riding and for hiking with Sleeping Giant State Park and several others providing miles of trails that feature stunning views of the New England landscape.